Overview

• The 'Our Future, Our BBC' questionnaire, launched in March, drew 872,701 responses across the UK.
• Independence ranked as important for 91% of respondents, while 43% judged the BBC effective at staying independent of government, 38% ineffective and 19% were unsure.
• The BBC says the results will be central to future planning and its stance in charter renewal talks, with follow‑up questions sent to participants.
• Beyond independence, 51% said the BBC effectively reflects different parts of the UK, 73% praised its digital services, and respondents asked for more drama, documentaries and sport, with many citing concerns about bias and impartiality.
• Nearly 65,000 responses came from Scotland, where 91% stressed the importance of independence and about 42% viewed the BBC as ineffective at achieving it, echoing national patterns as the government begins its charter review.